As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
The violation of any ordinance, code or state statute provision
which has been deemed to be a criminal offense not amounting to a
felony and which has not been specifically declared to be a municipal
infraction. Misdemeanors shall be prosecuted in accordance with Maryland
law.
A civil offense which results in the violation of any ordinance
or code provision specifically declared to be punishable as a municipal
infraction and not otherwise deemed to be a criminal offense under
state or county law.
